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Ray Allen McEndree

Ray Allen McEndree

Ray Allen McEndree, 81, of Bethesda, passed away peacefully in his home on April 5, 2026. He was born on November 14, 1944 in Belmont, Ohio to the late Ray Edward and Edna Mae (Gilmore) McEndree. Ray was a retired heavy equipment operator for Falcon Coal Company. He loved spending time with his family and […]

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Charles Wesley Wykle

Charles Wesley Wykle

Charles W. Wykle, 88, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, retired teacher, uncle, and friend, died Sunday, April 5, 2026, surrounded by his family. Son of the late Clan G. and Pearl Wykle, and a native of Asheville, he devoted his life to education, service, family, and faith. He was married to his beloved wife, Eleanor Rippey Wykle, […]

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John Douglas White

John Douglas White

John Douglas White, 74, of Quaker City, passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2026, at his home. John was born on April 8, 1951, in Morgantown, WV, a son of the late Morris and Wiladean (Davis) White. John was a 1969 graduate of Newton Falls High School. He worked at General Motors for thirty years […]

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Ann Daniese Tolliver

Ann Daniese Tolliver

Ann Daniese Tolliver, 74, of Barnesville, passed away peacefully at Enclave of Barnesville on Saturday, April 4, 2026, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. She was born on November 15, 1951, in Martins Ferry, Ohio to the late Roger and Betty McKeen and was also preceded in death by her husband, Thurman Tolliver. Daniese […]

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Edward J. Niemiec

Edward J. Niemiec

Edward J. Niemiec, 89, of Belmont, Ohio, died Thursday, April 2, 2026, at Forest Hill Care Center. He was born on October 12, 1936, in Flushing, Ohio, a son of the late Frank and Martha Stalz Niemiec. Ed was a graduate of Flushing High School and a retired coal miner from Consolidation Coal Co. and […]

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Laura Louise (Sproul) Paugh

Laura Louise (Sproul) Paugh

Laura Louise Paugh, 91, passed away peacefully on April 2, 2026.  She was born on January 12, 1935, a daughter of the late Samuel and Emma (Ludewig) Sproul. Laura was a homemaker, wife, and mother.   She loved spending time with her family.  She enjoyed sewing, crocheting, textile painting, and ceramics.  She was a member of […]

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Virginia Lucille “Jean” Baker

Virginia Lucille “Jean” Baker

Virginia Lucille “Jean” Baker, 87, of Barnesville, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at The Enclave at Barnesville. She was born on July 24, 1938 in Barnesville, Ohio to the late Glen Russell and Lorena Cecilia (Burkhart) Mayberry. Jean was a Catholic by faith. She was a member of the F.O.E. Jean loved spending time with […]

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Karen Elaine Gacek Wallace

Karen Elaine Gacek Wallace

Karen Elaine Gacek Wallace, 67, of Beallsville, Ohio, passed away on March 29, 2026, at Rolling Hills Care Center in Bridgeport, Ohio. Born at Cherry Point, North Carolina on May 22, 1958, she was a daughter of the late George Richard Gacek Sr. and Eva Elane Gacek. Karen was a retired employee of the Onwasa […]

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Terrance William “Terry” Temple

Terrance William “Terry” Temple

Terrance William “Terry” Temple, 70, of Barnesville, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at The Enclave at Barnesvile. He was born on March 9, 1956 in Barnesville, Ohio to the late William Franklin “Bud” and Elizabeth Grace “Betty” (Miller) Temple. Terry was a 1974 graduate of Barnesville High School. He dedicated an impressive 48 years as […]

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Thomas Richard Neely

Thomas Richard Neely

Thomas Richard Neely, 77, of Millersburg, Ohio, went to be with Jesus on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, with his loving wife and daughter by his side. He was born on May 31, 1948, in Barnesville, Ohio, to the late Theodore and Janet Toohey Neely. Tom was a 1966 graduate of Barnesville High School. He enjoyed […]

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